The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 3C. Whittingham, 1809 |
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... considerable portion of the speed of the race - horse , it combines inexpressibly more strength ; and the exertions which it often endures and survives in violent chases of several hours continuance , are a decided proof of its vigour ...
... considerable portion of the speed of the race - horse , it combines inexpressibly more strength ; and the exertions which it often endures and survives in violent chases of several hours continuance , are a decided proof of its vigour ...
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... considerable precaution . One part of the acid may be added gradually to three parts of alcohol without any risk ; and after standing for some days , to allow of their reciprocal action , heat may be applied , when a portion of nitric ...
... considerable precaution . One part of the acid may be added gradually to three parts of alcohol without any risk ; and after standing for some days , to allow of their reciprocal action , heat may be applied , when a portion of nitric ...
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... considerably above the surface of the earth , and after- wards by a partial condensation forms clouds . It differs ... considerable proportion of the earth's sur face is covered with water , and as this water is constantly evaporating ...
... considerably above the surface of the earth , and after- wards by a partial condensation forms clouds . It differs ... considerable proportion of the earth's sur face is covered with water , and as this water is constantly evaporating ...
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... considerable even in this line . However , with his father's consent , he afterwards returned to mathematics as his principal object . In continuing to avail himself of the councils and instructions of M. Bernoulli , he contracted an ...
... considerable even in this line . However , with his father's consent , he afterwards returned to mathematics as his principal object . In continuing to avail himself of the councils and instructions of M. Bernoulli , he contracted an ...
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... considerable progress in medi- cal , botanical , and chemical science . What was still more extraordinary , he was an ex- cellent scholar , and possessed in a high de- gree what is generally called erudition . He had attentively read ...
... considerable progress in medi- cal , botanical , and chemical science . What was still more extraordinary , he was an ex- cellent scholar , and possessed in a high de- gree what is generally called erudition . He had attentively read ...
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